The Joint Commission established the advanced certification in response to growing rates of total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The CDC said approximately 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement.
RUHS Medical Center underwent an onsite review by The Joint Commission inspectors in September. The program was assessed for compliance with advanced disease-specific care standards and total hip and total knee replacement requirements, such as orthopedic consultation and follow-up care.
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